ZIP Code 61872

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Sadorus · Champaign County · Illinois

Population
760

9/sq mi

Median income
$117,821

▲ 54% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$194,000

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.8%

Median age 62.1

Land area
85.4 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 61872 in Sadorus, Illinois has a population of 760. The median household income is $117,821, which is 54% above the national average. Median home value is $194,000, 30% below the US average. 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 61872 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 85.4 square miles in Sadorus, Champaign County, Illinois. The area is home to 760 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61872 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61872 sits at $117,821 (47% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $48,469. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $194,000 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $925 per month, and 93.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61872 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Champaign County, so you can benchmark 61872 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61872, Sadorus, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

760

Population

85.4

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61872?

62.1

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$117,821

Median Household Income

+47% vs state

$48,469

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

296

Total Housing Units

284

Occupied Units

12

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.7%
Renter 6.3%

$194,000

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$925

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 61872, employing approximately 58 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,903,000.

12

Businesses

58

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 4 33.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 61872 vs 61851 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
61851 Ivesdale, IL 436 3.4 mi
61863 Pesotum, IL 814 5.6 mi
61880 Tolono, IL 4,183 7.4 mi
61913 Atwood, IL 1,684 9.0 mi
61953 Tuscola, IL 6,216 10.6 mi
61874 Savoy, IL 7,114 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61872 in?
ZIP code 61872 (Sadorus) is located in Champaign County, Illinois. Champaign County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/champaign-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61872?
ZIP code 61872 in Sadorus, IL has a population of 760 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61872?
The median household income in ZIP 61872 is $117,821, which is 54% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61872?
The median home value in ZIP 61872 is $194,000, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61872?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61872 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61872?
ZIP code 61872 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 58 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61872?
In ZIP code 61872, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61872?
In ZIP code 61872, approximately 93.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61872?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61872 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sadorus, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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